A review of the health and safety resources that are available on Canadian firefighter websites.
Read MoreA structured review of health information on firefighter websites
A scoping review of musculoskeletal injuries in firefighters
A presentation on the extent and nature of published research on musculoskeletal injuries in firefighters.
Read MoreEvaluating the reliability of the Ovako Working Posture Assessment System (OWAS) to characterize firefighter injury risk using Dartfish video analysis software
A presentation on the reliability of using a risk assessment tool with a video analysis software to analyze firefighting tasks.
Read MoreWork and Health: Does Gender Matter? [Video]
Dr. Joy MacDermid presents "Work and Health: Does Gender Matter?" in this 7-minute video.
Read MoreSex differences in firefighter physiological response and task performance strategies
This poster presented differences in how male and female firefighters performed and physically reacted during two firefighting tasks.
Read MorePrevalence And Distribution Of Musculoskeletal Disorders In Firefighters Are Influenced By Age And Tenure
This poster presented the most common musculoskeletal disorders reported by firefighters from southwestern Ontario.
Read MoreValidity and Inter-Device Agreement Between Zephyr Bioharness and Fitbit Charge Heart Rate
This poster presented the use of the Zephyr BioHarness and Fitbit Charge to monitor the heart rate of healthy participants during a fitness test.
Read MoreUtilizing a Digital Video Analysis Approach to Identify and Model the Firefighter Lower Extremity Postures During Lift Task
This poster presented the use of Dartfish video analysis software to analyze firefighters' hip and knee movements when they lifted a high-rise pack.
Read MoreThe Evolution of FIRE-WELL: Improving Firefighters’ Health through Research and Partnership [Video]
Dr. Kathryn Sinden introduces the FIRE-WELL project which was featured in the CIHR publication, Celebrating the Impact of Health Research.
Read MoreMovement Analysis of Firefighters using Gaming and Simulation Technology [Video]
The results of a study that used gaming and simulation technology (Microsoft Kinect, Jack) to ergonomically assess firefighters in their training environment are presented in this 51-minute video.
Read MoreUsing knowledge transfer principles in ergonomic tool development for firefighters and paramedics [Video]
Dr. Kathryn Sinden presents how research evidence was used to develop a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) tool for firefighters in this 49-minute video.
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